Adhikari's Accusation: Changing Demography & Divisive Politics in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, criticized the Mamata Banerjee government for allegedly aiding cross-border infiltration and altering the state's demography. Adhikari accused Banerjee of religious divisiveness, highlighted issues within the assembly, and condemned the suspension of BJP MLAs during the budget session.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 18-02-2025 17:41 IST | Created: 18-02-2025 17:41 IST
Adhikari's Accusation: Changing Demography & Divisive Politics in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari
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Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, launched a fierce critique against the Mamata Banerjee-led government, accusing it of deliberately shifting the state's demography through cross-border infiltration from Bangladesh. Adhikari's remarks coincided with the Chief Minister's budget session address.

Accusing Banerjee of humiliating the Hindu community, Adhikari condemned her description of the Maha Kumbh gathering as 'mrityu kumbh'. 'Who has given her the right to demean pious gatherings?' he questioned, alongside other BJP legislators, expressing outrage and calling for action against Banerjee's alleged divisive tactics.

Adhikari also criticized the treatment of BJP MLAs in the assembly, alleging their suspension was politically motivated to silence dissent on corruption and mismanagement issues. The suspension followed unruly protests in the House where BJP members were accused of tearing up official papers.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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